Pre Oct 2014

21 May 13

An Introduction to Contemporary Methods for the Analysis of Longitudinal Data

"A Student and Early Career Group Seminar"

Longitudinal studies of ageing provide a unique perspective on human development. In recent years there have been significant advances in the statistical methods used for the analysis of longitudinal data.

This seminar will introduce a number of contemporary methods for longitudinal analysis with a focus on growth curve models in the multilevel regression, and structural equation modelling contexts. Practical examples will be worked through, and information on available software and resources (e.g. relevant websites and text books) will be provided.

Attending this event you will:

Increase understanding of different methodologies for the analysis of longitudinal data

Explore examples of longitudinal analyses in practice

Develop knowledge of appropriate software and resources pertaining to longitudinal research

Hear From Leading Expert

Tim Windsor is an Australian Research Council Future Fellow working in the Flinders Centre for Ageing Studies. His research interests are in lifespan developmental psychology with a particular focus on socio-emotional development, and the roles played by different social and psychological resources in helping older adults to adjust to significant life transitions. Tim works on several longitudinal studies of older adults including PATH Through Life, Transitions in Later Life (TRAILLs) and The Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ALSA).

Australian Association of Gerontology acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, to Elders past, present and emerging, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples including members of the Stolen Generations. For further information see AAG’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing Advisory Group